ZTE Licenses SPIRIT's Voice Solution for HD Video Conferencing

SPIRIT DSP, a leading provider of voice and video software engines, have announced that ZTE Corporation, a leading provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, has licensed SPIRIT's voice solution to empower ZTE's HD (High Definition) video conferencing systems with outstanding quality voice, giving end-users a rich communication experience.
ZTE is the second largest telecom equipment supplier in China, right after Huawei, another SPIRIT customer.
ZTE's product range is the most complete in the world, reaching more than 500 operators across 120 countries and covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, terminal and service markets.
In 2007, ZTE topped the global CDMA market at 43% of the world's total CDMA shipments.
With SPIRIT'S solution built inside ZTE's HD conferencing systems, end-users will experience HD quality communication, offering enhanced realism from significantly improved picture and sound quality.
The high-end videoconferencing market is surging very fast. Research firm IDC expects sales to nearly triple this year to $169 million from just $64 million last year, and reach $1 billion by 2011.
Huang Qiang, Chief Engineer of Multimedia Terminals Network Division at ZTE, said: "We found SPIRIT's solution to far exceed all known similar software products in terms of quality, scalability and reliability. With SPIRIT's solution, there is no delay, transcoding or noise aggregation on the server side - the quality is magnificent and the software's ability to scale is almost limitless. We're pleased to be working with SPIRIT."
Alex Kravchenko, VP Sales at SPIRIT, said: "This relationship with ZTE marks another major milestone in SPIRIT's commitment to continue supplying the world's leading communications equipment providers with the most advanced, high-definition communication technologies.
"ZTE is a global telecom equipment supplier, and we're excited to be working with such a global established player to deliver perfect quality voice to the world."
ZTE is a worldwide telecoms equipment supplier. Founded in 1985, with global headquarters in Shenzhuen China and operations in more than 100 countries, ZTE is a leading global provider of fixed line and mobile telecommunications equipment and network solutions.
SPIRIT DSP employs 140 professionals and has been in international software licensing business since 1992. Further information is available at: www.spiritDSP.com.
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